My husband is active duty Navy so I get it!

For my first personal home, I did a VA loan with Navy Federal Credit Union and it was simple and my wife's 1 1/4 years at her job sufficed when we got the preapproval so I would look now if I were you before interest rates go up again.

@Daniel Beaulieu Try reaching out to Michael Hodges Firs Place Management or Mario Gonzalez with Navy to Navy Homes

I spoke with Navy Federal Credit Union and they said there is no seasoning period for refinancing (although the young lady didn't seem to be all that knowledgable).

I started with navy federal but learned they only finance 2 unit properties.

There is no standard in modern finance for real estate like the CAPM or Fama French three factor model in equities.

Background: I'm 20 years old, active duty Navy stationed in San Diego for the next 5 years.So, my wife is going to be moving out here from New York where we are from in June.

Here's the thread: http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/311/topics/123956I've been asked about it a couple of times, so I wanted to give an update in the open forum in the event anyone else is looking for non-conventional ways to finance their deals.The credit union is Navy Federal.

One had French doors to it.

Older house (1904) with Hardwood floors, original woodwork, French doors to Sunrooms on front of each, flaking paint on outside would need new siding or scrape/paint within a few years.